Playing earlier than their direct competitors, AC Milan entered the game with the determination to win all 3 points to continue nurturing the hope of winning the championship. However, the red-black team unexpectedly suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat right at San Siro stadium.
In the 27th minute, defender Bartesaghi clumsily scored an own goal to help Udinese open the score. Before the first half ended, Ekkelenkamp doubled the gap for the away team. In the second half, AC Milan pushed up the squad to find an equalizer but could not penetrate the opponent's defense. Even in the 71st minute, Arthur Atta sealed a 3-0 victory for Udinese.
The defeat makes AC Milan continue to rank third with 63 points after 32 matches, significantly behind the leading team and facing the risk of losing momentum in the championship race.
In another notable match, Juventus won a minimal 1-0 victory at Atalanta's home ground thanks to Jeremie Boga's only goal at the beginning of the second half.
Although Atalanta created many dangerous opportunities with a series of notable finishing situations by Davide Zappacosta, Nicola Zalewski or Giorgio Scalvini, the home team still could not take advantage of them successfully. The turning point of the match came after Atalanta's defensive mistake, creating conditions for Boga to score the decisive goal.
This important victory helps Juventus temporarily squeeze into the top 4 Serie A teams, thereby creating an advantage in the competition for a Champions League spot next season.
